Trentham 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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BARRY ILLSLEY BUILDING AND JOINERY 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Out 6m |
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Plenty of pressure primarily from Sea The Dream, Dollybird and Jungle Jane. GIRL TALK (7) has handled each step up in class in her last 3 starts, winning them all, including her toughest assignment yet here 2 weeks ago. She cops another wide gate, but is perfectly placed with 2kg less to carry, and she can win again. UNCLE ARCH (3) will be chasing a hat-trick of wins after winning at this level 3 weeks ago at Whanganui off a wide gate. He has a superior gate this time, and the weight rise may not be enough to stop him from getting the job done again. WINGMAN (2) worked hard and kept on fighting gamely when finishing third at Otaki nearly 3 weeks ago. He tries a mile for the first time, and another honest effort is on the cards. TINY DIAMOND (11) impressed when winning at New Plymouth in his penultimate start before finishing runner-up there 16 days ago. He needs a strong tempo, and with a run to suit, he is always an each-way chance. COULTHARD (4) did well off a wide gate when finishing third at Whanganui 3 weeks ago. He has a better gate here, so go again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Girl Talk can do it again.
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SEA THE DREAM
ROSIE HACKETT 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M M BARNES, B J, I G & MRS R J HACKETT Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Complex carrying 60kg at $11.80. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Uncle Arch with 60kg at $13.20. Better than last start so he deserves another chance. |
11 J K RIDDELL |
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WINGMAN
ROYDON BERGERSON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Most recently 3rd of 14 at Otaki on November 30 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Renovations carrying 59.5kg at $8.40. Before that 5th of 11 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Hinekaha with 59.5kg at $4.40. Sure to be in the finish. |
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UNCLE ARCH
BRYCE NEWMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG EST LATE D M HANDLEY Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Tauherenikau November 9 over 1400m in soft going defeating Fashion Savvy with 59.5kg at $5.50. Last start won by 0.8 len at Wanganui November 29 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Bow Hill with 56.5kg at $8.40. Racing well. One of the major players. |
1 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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COULTHARD
LISA LATTA 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Uncle Arch with 57kg at $6.80. The start before that 4th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Complex with 57kg at $6.80. Should run well. |
3 KELLY MYERS |
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MR JAY EIGHT
S DOUGAN 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG TED SYNDICATE, EMMA CLOTHWORTHY, PHILIP ARCHIBALD, LUCAS GRANT & BRIAN NALLY Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Psyclone with 57kg at $5.80. The run before that 5th of 9 at Otaki on November 30 over 1600m, 3 len behind Electron carrying 52kg at $12. Will give backers a sight. |
12 JOE DOYLE |
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VEE VEE
ROYDON BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG K BARRY, R J BERGERSON, R L BONNINGTON, M FEARON, G P HADDON, P M JEFFARES, T V RIDER, C A RUTTEN & R J WILTSHIRE Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Complex with 55.5kg at $30.60. Last start 10th of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 55kg at $74.30. Prefer to see him back in form. |
7 JIM CHUNG |
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GIRL TALK
STEPHEN NICKALLS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G A & W KNIGHT, L KNIGHT & S NICKALLS On a three run winning streak. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at this track December 6 over 1600m in soft going defeating Can Do carrying 58kg at $4.30. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track October 26 over 1600m in soft going defeating Dubai's Potiki with 57kg at $7.30. Well placed. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. |
13 K R HERCOCK |
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DOLLYBIRD
MATTHEW DIXON 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R J COTTLE, M T DIXON, K J BROWN, S J ELLWOOD, M KING, M J MAYO, A R MOTT, P W NAPIER & M G ROBINSON Last start 4th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Fabulous Gal carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that 7th of 11 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Hinekaha carrying 55.5kg at $13.10. Can figure in the finish. |
5 V A COLGAN |
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ISLAND LIFE
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG SIR PETER VELA Most recently 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Moxie with 55.5kg at $17.30. The run before that 6th of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Bourbon Proof carrying 56.5kg at $5.90. In a suitable race and is sure to be thereabouts. |
6 C J GRYLLS |
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BOW HILL
CODY COLE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG MRS A S & P J KENNEDY Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Smart Love with 54kg at $12.30. Second-up 2nd of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 54kg at $20.60. Will find this tough; prefer others. |
14 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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TINY DIAMOND
JANELLE MILLAR 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG K BOLAND, R BOLAND, M BOLAND, B OTENE, MARK & FAYE FEARON, J M KELLY, K R STANNERS, HAMISH HARDY, STEVEN NEEDHAM, BRIAN NEEDHAM, MAREE KYDD Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Fabulous Gal with 55.5kg at $2.60. The race before that favourite; won by 3 len at New Plymouth Raceway November 21 over 1600m in soft going defeating El Viento with 54kg at $9.40. Tough to beat. |
8 C DELL |
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JUNGLE JANE
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG T O HARRISON Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after about 18 months came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Woodville November 2 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Keeping Time carrying 58kg at $7.30. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Wanganui on February 9 2024 over 1600m, 8 len behind Race Ace with 55.5kg at $40.50. Worth following up. |
4 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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PALMAROW
TAWHITI HINA 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A E & S G CROWLEY, J P HURLEY & G VANNER Recent form sound. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Fabulous Gal with 54kg at $6.10. The race before that won by a head at New Plymouth Raceway November 21 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Shez Shamus carrying 56.5kg at $15.80. Rates highly and cannot be underestimated. |
2 L T HEMI |
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KNICKERLESS
LISA LATTA 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MS D A MASTERS & M G PASSEY Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Blue Jeanie carrying 56kg at $22.30. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at this track December 6 over 1600m in soft going defeating Bradley carrying 56kg at $28. In the mix this line-up. |
9 M HUDSON |
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